Richard “Dick” Higgins passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 with his loving family by his side. The oldest child of Edward(Ted)and Thelma Higgins, Dick was born in Scottsbluff, then raised in Valentine, where he was a proud graduate of the VHS class of 1958.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1964 before starting a 42-year career with the State of Nebraska while working for the Lincoln Regional Center. It was in Lincoln where he met Hatsue, his wife of 57 years.
He will forever be remembered for his wit, kindness, charming smile, strong character, and incredible love of his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Hatsue, children, Karl (Barb) Bauhof, Joan (Mike) Hergenreder, Rich (Kim) Higgins, Ed (Kelli) Higgins; grandchildren, April Bauhof, Karla (Heath) Sargent, Cole Munsterman, Miya Higgins, Jovie Higgins; and great-grandchildren, Damien and Draven Sargent.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Thelma.
Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, April 29, 2024 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Interment followed in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family for further designation. Online condolences may be left at www. bmlfh.com
